Sound Design

Course Overview

Our BA (Hons) Sound Design course provides a creative and practical experience. The course covers different areas of industry including music production, sound design for film, TV, animation, games, podcasts, radio, audio installations, theatre and VR/AR/MR.

On this course you will learn technical skills in professional studio spaces. You'll learn to create, record, mix and master audio and sound design for broadcast, live shows and integration with visual media.

Collaboration throughout the course encourages you to engage with students from other areas. Working together, you'll develop your skills and gain experience across a range of disciplines.

This course is flexible and you're encouraged and supported to develop skills to match individual interests. Module content is varied and delivered by academics with specialisms across the field.

Why study with us


• Facilities include, multiple world class recording studios, bespoke podcast studio, Foley pit, theatres, TV and Film studios, games lab and animation studios.



• With a strong focus on employability, there are multiple opportunities to work on ‘Live Briefs’ that will be broadcast or released providing credits that add to your personal portfolio.



• World leading research projects inform teaching and ensure that students are learning new and emerging techniques that integrate across a range of sound design outputs.



What you'll do


• You'll attend lectures, workshops and seminars that underpin the theoretical, technical and practical knowledge required to develop and succeed in the industry.



• As the degree develops, you will develop your technical skills through studio-based sessions from fundamental knowledge to advanced skills and applications strengthening employability upon graduation.



• Attend guest lectures delivered by sound designers, TV directors, games audio experts, music industry specialists, producers, artists and performers.



Future Careers

Successful completion of BA (Hons) Sound Design at the University of Lancashire will provide the skills and knowledge required for a career in the creative industries.

Employment avenues include:


• Postproduction for film and TV



• Radio production



• Podcast production



• Sound design for games



• Theatre



• Art installations



• Music production.



The creative industries are currently worth over £115bn per year in the UK. This growth is driving the need for unique audio and sound design for many different areas. Skills in this area are transferable between disciplines enabling you to work on a variety of projects for a range of employers.

It's more important than ever to consider the cost of your education. At the University of Lancashire, you'll be well-equipped for the road ahead, whatever you study.

All first-year Clearing students are guaranteed a room in halls on campus for all new full-time students at their Preston Campus. Included in university-owned halls of residence are bills, WiFi, on-site laundry, kitchen appliances, bedding, 24/7 security and social spaces.

You will learn from leaders in their field at the University of Lancashire and their academic staff will use their expertise and real-world experience to teach courses, that range from Business to Law, Nursing or Sport, that will allow you to secure your dream job. The University of Lancashire focuses on employability, they have close links with leading employers across the North-west and build work experience into a wide range of courses to ensure you thrive in your chosen field.

If you're interested in applying to the University of Lancashire, call now to find out more information or click to visit their website where you can book on their Open Day on 16 August or a place on a campus tour!